An improved life through better health
“Food Fix shines a light on what is happening with our food system while sharing ways for readers to make a real change,” the model said in a review for the book. “Dr. Hyman’s book inspires us to set out on a path to improve our personal health and, at the same time, the health of... Continue Reading →
“Aligned with our mission of improving the health of our community, our partnership with b.well will empower patients by putting their health information at their fingertips and providing peace of mind,” Andrabi said in a statement. “On this journey to population health, we will take our expertise outside of our walls and provide people with... Continue Reading →
Global consumer use of wearables — devices that collect health information such as lifestyle and vitals — dropped from 33% in 2018 to just 18% in 2020, according to a new Accenture survey. The survey also found that consumers' use of mobile devices and applications for health management decreased from 48% in 2018 to 35% in... Continue Reading →
Here is some data to make us think - and do business! The global wellness economy was a $4.5 trillion market in 2018. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/statistics-and-facts/
"Digital health connects and empowers people and populations to manage health and wellness, augmented by accessible and supportive provider teams working within flexible, integrated, interoperable, and digitally-enabled care environments that strategically leverage digital tools, technologies and services to transform care delivery." https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/himss-launches-new-definition-digital-health
So what else might explain the results? For one, the study authors write, “people are typically more motivated to avoid losses than to seek gains.” This irrational tendency, known as “loss aversion,” is a cornerstone of behavioral economics. As Nudge author Cass Sunstein, wrote, “a 5-cent tax on the use of a grocery bag is likely to have... Continue Reading →
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